Clubs & Organizations
Bishop McNamara High School has over 50 clubs, societies, and organizations that are student-based school organizations, consisting of administration-approved groups functioning with a myriad of interests and functionality. Each club or organization is composed of students with adults (usually Faculty, Staff, or alumni volunteers) as advising figures to maintain the functionality of clubs.
- Clubs & Organizations range from honor societies, technical teams, special interest groups, and professional organizations
- Extra-curricular activities provide students with opportunities to lead, participate, and serve Bishop McNamara, area elementary schools, and community organizations
- Want to start a club? Complete this form and email or turn it in to Ms. Naya Washington.


Societies, Clubs, and Organizations
With 60 student clubs and organizations, ranging from honor societies, STEM, technical teams, cultural, leadership, and faith & service, most of our students find at least one group to join each year.
Check each interest area below and discover the societies, clubs, and organizations in each group. Contact the Coordinator of Club & Organizations, Ms. Naya Washington, for more information.
STEM Organizations and Clubs
Bishop McNamara offers students a chance to explore future career opportunities in such areas as Business, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Science, and Technology with our variety of Professional Clubs. Join with other students in activities and clubs that help develop skill sets that will be applicable in a wide variety of professions. Click on any organization for more information.
Faith & Service Organizations
Bishop McNamara offers a variety of Service Organizations, dedicated to community service, religious expression, or social justice. Join other students in activities and clubs providing a wide variety of services or aid to the BMHS community or beyond.
Honor Societies
Bishop McNamara High School has a wide selection of Honor Societies recognizing students who achieve overall academic excellence, or those who achieve excellence in a department or program.
- American Sign Language Honor Society
- Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society
- National Art Honor Society
- National English Honor Society
- National French Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- National Honor Society for Dance Arts
- National Spanish Honor Society
- RHO KAPPA Social Studies Honor Society
- Science National Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
American Sign Language Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
National English Honor Society
National French Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Honor Society for Dance Arts
National Spanish Honor Society
RHO KAPPA Social Studies Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Cultural Organizations
Bishop McNamara High School has a wide variety of Cultural Organizations to provide diverse opportunities and activities, increase personal knowledge, and experience food, art, culture, and global traditions for the student body.
- African Student Association
- American Sign Language (ASL) Club
- Anime Club
- Black Cultural Alliance
- Caribbean Student Union (CSA)
- French Club
- International Food & Travel Club
- My Hair, My Crown
- Pacific American Cultural Enlightenment (PACE) Club
African Student Association
American Sign Language (ASL) Club
Anime Club
Black Cultural Alliance
Caribbean Student Union (CSA)
French Club
International Food & Travel Club
My Hair, My Crown
Pacific American Cultural Enlightenment (PACE) Club
Leadership
Bishop McNamara wants all students to develop into leaders to transform the world. We have provided opportunities for our students to learn and practice their leadership skills.
In addition, each grade level has its own elected Class Officers who participate in Student Council meetings, as well as meet regularly with their supporting and representative Class Cabinet to fundraise for their class, plan and execute class events, and work to promote school spirit within their class.
- Freshman Class Cabinet
- Junior Class Cabinet
- McNamara Emerging Leader Training (MELT)
- Senior Class Cabinet
- Sophomore Class Cabinet
- Student Council
- Student-Athlete Leadership Council
- Women's Empow[HER]ment Club
Freshman Class Cabinet
Junior Class Cabinet
McNamara Emerging Leader Training (MELT)
Senior Class Cabinet
Sophomore Class Cabinet
Student Council
Student-Athlete Leadership Council
Women's Empow[HER]ment Club
Professional Organizations
Bishop McNamara offers students a chance to explore future career opportunities in such areas as Business, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Science, and Technology with our variety of Professional Clubs. Join with other students in activities and clubs that help develop skill sets that will be applicable in a wide variety of professions. Click on any organization for more information.
- Aspiring Athletes/Influencers & Entertainers of McNamara (AIEM)
- Investment & Philanthropy Club
- Mock Trial
- Public Speaking
- The We Are All Educators, Org. (The WAAE)
Aspiring Athletes/Influencers & Entertainers of McNamara (AIEM)
Investment & Philanthropy Club
Mock Trial
Public Speaking
The We Are All Educators, Org. (The WAAE)
Creative Writing
Bishop McNamara provides great options for students to express their literary or creative interests through student writing in different catagories.
Recreational Organizations
From hiking, skiing and rock climbing to literature, trivia and board games, whatever activities Bishop McNamara High School students are interested in, they can find diverse opportunities to explore those interests. If they don't find something they're interested in, there's always the opportunity to show leadership in starting a new club or activity!
- Birds of a Feather
- Book Nooks
- Card Crazy Club
- Chess Club
- Crochet Club
- Cubing Club
- E-Sports
- Fashion Club
- Film Club
- Martial Arts Club
- Puzzle Club
- Step Team
